Date and Time:
- January 7, 2027: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Accredited by the American Avalanche Association, this course meets national standards for avalanche awareness education.
Course Overview
Avoiding avalanches is the best way to stay safe in the backcountry, but accidents can happen. If your partner is buried, you have only minutes to act, and an effective rescue is challenging. You can’t rely on ski patrol or outside help; it’s up to you to be prepared.
This four-hour, on-snow course teaches the essential steps of avalanche rescue and how to use your rescue gear efficiently. With a low student-to-instructor ratio, you’ll receive personalized coaching and multiple opportunities to practice realistic rescue scenarios.
After registering, you’ll gain access to our Student Portal, which includes pre-course materials, detailed course information, avalanche education resources, and more.
Who Should Take This Course?
This course is for anyone traveling in the backcountry, regardless of their mode of transportation. It is ideal for beginners, as well as those looking for a refresher who don’t regularly practice rescue skills or want to learn the most current rescue techniques.
What is Required for this Course?
Please bring your own avalanche gear (transceiver, shovel, and probe) if you have them. If you need to borrow any of these items, let us know in advance so we can make arrangements.
Course Goals
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the steps and procedures involved in an avalanche rescue.
- Properly use an avalanche transceiver, probe, and shovel.
- Perform a full avalanche burial rescue in less than 10 minutes.
- Develop a plan for continued rescue practice, both individually and with partners.
Cancellation Policy
Our cancellation policy can be found here. If you have any questions, please email education@utahavalanchecenter.org
Winter Weather and Avalanche Hazard Policy
In the event of extreme winter weather and/or dangerous avalanche conditions, the UAC reserves the right to reschedule courses to ensure the safety of students and instructors. If a course must be rescheduled, we will work with students to find the most suitable alternative date and provide refunds to those who are unable to attend.